VEIC is seeking a strategic and mission-driven Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to help guide the organization through its next chapter of impact and growth. As a key member of the Executive Leadership Team, the CFO will play a pivotal role in shaping VEIC’s financial strategy, strengthening operational excellence, and ensuring the long-term financial sustainability of an organization dedicated to advancing innovative energy solutions that benefit people, communities, and the planet. The CFO will serve as a trusted partner to the CEO, Board of Directors, and senior leaders, helping ensure VEIC’s financial systems, insights, and strategies support bold ideas and responsible growth.
While this role offers hybrid flexibility, Vermont is the preferred location, as the majority of VEIC’s finance team is based here. We would welcome a leader who values in-person collaboration and can connect with and support the team on the ground as needed.
The salary range for this position is $280,000 - $320,000, commensurate with experience and qualifications.
Essential Functions:
Financial Strategy & Organizational Leadership:
- Partner with the CEO and Executive Team (ELT) to develop and execute financial strategies that support VEIC’s mission, operational priorities, and long-term sustainability, to include:
- Long-term balance sheet planning
- Investment oversight
- Foundation funding and revenue strategy
- Serve as the organization’s senior financial leader, overseeing all aspects of finance, accounting, treasury, financial planning and analysis, and contract management
- Advise leadership and the Board of Directors on financial performance, risk, and the financial implications of strategic initiatives and new business models
- Provide financial modeling, scenario analysis, and decision support for both short-term operational decisions and long-term strategy
- Serve as the staff liaison to the Board Treasurer and Finance and Audit Committee, and prepare and present financial reports and financial insights to the Board of Directors and Committee
- Represent VEIC to financial partners, financial institutions, clients, and other external parties
- Lead, develop, and mentor finance leadership and staff, building financial capability and strength
- Promote cross-functional collaboration to strengthen financial literacy and accountability across VEIC
- Foster a culture of accountability, transparency, collaboration, and strong financial stewardship across the organization
Financial Planning & Analysis:
- Lead long-term financial planning, annual budgeting, and monthly forecasting, ensuring alignment with VEIC’s strategic plan
- Monitor financial performance against budget and forecasts; analyze variances and recommend corrective actions
- Ensure timely, accurate, and actionable financial and management reporting, including monthly and financial statements and key performance indicators
- Develop and utilize reporting and analytical tools to provide insight to support scenario planning and organizational decision making
Financial Operations & Systems:
- Provide strategic oversight of VEIC’s financial systems, ensuring they support operational excellence, scalability, strong internal controls, and high-quality decision support
- Co-lead organizational change through growth or shifts in funding models/contract procurement
- Ensure the maintenance of strong internal controls, financial policies, and procedures consistent with best practices and Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and the Office of Management & Budget (OMB) Uniform Guidance
- Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations and financial contract obligations
- Oversee financial review of major contracts and proposals to ensure appropriate risk management and financial viability
- Lead the annual independent audit process and maintain strong relationships with external auditors; ensure timely completion of audited financial statements and required tax filings
- Oversee organizational liquidity, including cash flow forecasting, working capital management, and treasury planning, to support financial stability and optimal use of resources
- Develop and implement financing strategies as needed to support operations and growth
- Partner with the ELT, and specifically VEIC’s CTO to advance data governance, analytics capabilities, digital transformation, and automation initiatives that strengthen financial operations and organizational insights
- Establish and manage relationships with banking institutions
- Serve as executive owner of the organization’s ERP financial module and financial planning system, currently NetSuite and Workday Adaptive Planning
- Other as applicable or necessary for this role
- Other duties as assigned
Knowledge and Experience:
- Strong personal commitment to the mission, vision, goals, and values of VEIC
- Master’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or Business, and a minimum of 20 years of progressive financial experience required with 12+ years’ executive leadership; or a similar combination of education and experience from which comparable knowledge and skills have been acquired
- Strong understanding of non-profit financial management, including grant compliance, fund accounting, 990 reporting, and the OMB Uniform Guidance cost principles and audit requirements. CPA, CFA, or MBA preferred
- Embodies the leadership competencies central to VEIC's culture, including business acumen, emotional intelligence, empathy, and the ability to inspire, communicate with influence, navigate change, and manage conflict constructively
- Minimum of 5 years of executive-level strategic financial management experience with a large (annual budget of at least $100 million) and complex (multiple, independent business units) organization
- Demonstrated ability to build trust and credibility across an organization, including with the Executive Leadership Team, Board of Directors, and external stakeholders, fostering collaborative relationships that support sound financial decision-making and organizational alignment
- Excellent written and oral communication skills, including the ability to translate complex financial concepts into clear, accessible language for diverse audiences, from finance professionals to program staff to Board members
- Excellent computer skills and use of a large-scale ERP; NetSuite experience preferred
- Demonstrated leadership ability, team management & interpersonal skills. Ability to lead effectively with and across all levels of the organization, including the Board
- Excellent analytical and abstract reasoning skills, plus excellent organizational skills
- Demonstrated ability to be organized, detail-oriented, accurate, and able to manage multiple tasks and competing priorities
- Demonstrated ability to implement and continuously improve financial processes and systems in a complex and rapidly growing organization
- All positions at VEIC are subject to a criminal background check as part of our standard hiring process. In addition, due to the financial responsibilities associated with this role, the selected candidate for the Chief Financial Officer position will also be subject to a credit check. All screenings are conducted in compliance with applicable laws and are intended to support the safety, security, and fiduciary responsibilities of the organization
Culture Inclusive Workplace statement:
We are committed to building a work community that is inclusive and welcoming to all individuals. We value a culture that includes a variety of backgrounds, experiences, perspectives, and thoughts. Climate change impacts all of us; however, we are impacted differently based on our identities and experiences. We all deserve a place at the table to make decisions about our collective future – we hope you’ll consider joining us as we work towards our vision for a healthy planet, thriving people, and energy justice. Candidates across all markers of identity (age, race, gender, ability, veteran status, communication style, etc.) are highly encouraged to apply. Any emails from VEIC team members will originate from a @veic.org email address. If you encounter anything that raises suspicions during your interactions, we encourage you to exercise caution and suspend or discontinue communications.
At VEIC, we are committed to pay transparency. Based on market data, pay may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, education, experience, and location. Please discuss your intended work location with the recruiter for more information. The total compensation package for this position also includes a full range of medical benefits, 403(b) eligibility with match, Combined Time Off (CTO), Care and Concern leave, Parental leave, wellbeing benefit, a community service day, and eight paid holidays that are effective as of your first day of employment.
